Editorials

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PROFIT AND LOSS

Annie M. Knott

As the year draws to its close, the business man begins to take stock in order to determine his present standing, also to estimate the profit and loss of his undertakings during the past twelve months, in order to secure from the lessons thus gained the best possible results in the future.
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SYMBOL AND SIGNIFICANCE

John B. Willis

A student once asked an artist how he might cultivate the capacity to perceive and enjoy genuine fine-art qualities and products, and instantly the reply came, "Get something that is really good, put it in your room, and look at it hard and often.
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"THE WORKS OF THE FATHER"

Archibald McLellan

When Jesus was questioned by the followers of John the Baptist concerning his claim to the Messiahship, he did not at once reply, but continued his ministry to the sick and suffering,—the "works" whose fame had reached John even in his prison.
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"CHRIST IN YOU"

John B. Willis

When one considers the universality of the Christmas celebration, that the old and young of all the nations and peoples denominated Christian have on the average devoted many hours, if not days, of active thought to the joyous anticipation and unselfish doing which it prompts, he can but realize the possible mental significance of the event.
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"THE HEARING EAR"

Annie M. Knott

In the book of Proverbs we find this significant saying, "The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the Lord hath made even both of them.
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CHRISTMAS AS IN CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

MARY BAKER EDDY.

Certain occasions considered collectively, individually, and observed properly, tend to give the activity of man infinite scope; but mere merry making or needless gift giving is not that wherein human capacities find the most appropriate and proper exercise.
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THE "FINISHER OF OUR FAITH."

Annie M. Knott

One of the most important things in any undertaking is the persistence necessary to carry it to its completion.
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LOVE'S INSISTENCY

John B. Willis

The solicitous urgency of the two angels, the messengers of Truth, who figure in the story of Lot's escape from Sodom, their compelling cry, "Escape for thy life," fittingly illustrates that persistent call to and following after the sons of men, if haply they may be saved, which speaks in human terms for the ceaseless activity of divine Love.
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"JUDGE RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT."

Archibald McLellan

It seems only fitting at this time to devote a large portion of our space in this issue of the Sentinel to exerpts from the columns upon columns of editorial comment that have appeared in the secular press during the past week,—a tribute in its apprehension and appreciation of the greatness of our beloved Leader and the work she has done for humanity at large, as generous as it is wide-spread.
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ONWARD AND UPWARD

Annie M. Knott

Christian Scientists the world over have another reminder that they must arouse themselves as never before to prove by demonstration the priceless teachings of their beloved Leader.
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THE TRUE TEST

John B. Willis

In no respect, perhaps, do the judgments of men present more marked differences and contradictions, than in their estimates of what entitles individuals to the honor and praise of their fellows.
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MARY BAKER EDDY

Archibald McLellan

There is a story of a certain old-world philosopher who, when it was asked of him, "What constitutes achievement?